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Problems where you live

You can find out how to deal with some of the problems that you might have in your neighbourhood.

You can take steps yourself or you can contact a range of organisations who can help you. Your landlord, the police or your local authority can also help you.

Fire safety in flats

Find out how to check if your flat is fire safe, and what to do if you're asked to leave while safety works are completed.

Complaining about your neighbour

Check how to deal with neighbours who make you feel uncomfortable - for example if they’re noisy or have a dog that barks a lot.

If your neighbour is complaining about you

Check what to do if your neighbour is complaining about noise coming from your home. Check how you can solve the problem.

If you disagree with your neighbour about a wall or fence

Check what to do if you’re arguing about boundaries. Check what happens if you can’t agree about a wall or fence that’s causing problems.

If you disagree with your neighbour about a tree or hedge

Check what to do if a neighbour’s tree is affecting your property - for example if its branches are overhanging into your garden.

Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview

Information on dealing with flooding if you're a tenant, including emergency relocation, paying the rent and temporary homelessness.

Check what rights squatters have

Check if you can be arrested for squatting. Check what you can do if you find squatters in your home or your neighbour’s home.